Clarence & Norma Betz - Orinda Historical Society interview

Name/Title

Clarence & Norma Betz - Orinda Historical Society interview

Scope and Content

This is a color video recording of an oral history interview with Clarence (Bee) Betz and Norma (Toots) Betz. Mr. Betz was a local accountant active, and in some cases a founding member of, several Orinda service organizations such as Rotary, Orinda Association, Chamber of Commerce. He was also the 1960 Orinda Citizen of the Year. Mrs. Betz, was also involved with many volunteer organizations. They share memories of early Orinda, growing up in Berkeley, and life in the Bay are during much of the 20th century. Note: The first few minutes involves set up of the video and is not related to the interview. Relevant content starts at 2:10.

Oral History Details

Interviewee

Betz, Clarence; Betz, Norma

Interviewer

Jenkins, Ann; O'Connell-Nye, Ann

Other Name

OHS-V-1997-02